How do I know which peptide or blend is right for me?
Tell us your goal at your free consult: healing, sleep, skin or metabolism. We'll walk you through the best fit from our menu, including whether a single peptide or a blend makes more sense.
Are these FDA-approved?
Most aren't. BPC-157, DSIP, GHK-Cu, MOTS-c and every blend: Not FDA-approved. Compounded. Status as of October 2026. Sermorelin was once FDA-approved (as Geref) but is no longer commercially made; today it's only available compounded, which isn't FDA-approved. Status as of October 2026. Tesamorelin is FDA-approved as Egrifta only for reducing belly fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy; any other use is off-label. Status as of October 2026.
How are peptides administered?
As self-administered injections. We walk you through technique and set your dose and schedule at your consult.
Can I switch between peptides or blends?
Yes. Many clients adjust as their goals change. Talk to us about what's next at any monthly check-in.
Does insurance cover peptide therapy?
No. Compounded peptides aren't billed through insurance. You'll know the exact monthly cost before you commit, and Cherry payment plans are available.
Are peptides safe?
It varies by peptide, and we'd rather be specific than reassuring: each one's page lists its FDA status, what the evidence shows and the side effects to know about. The most common one across the menu is redness or irritation where you inject. Human safety data for most of these peptides is thinner than for approved medications, which is why everything starts with a consult.
Who shouldn't use peptides?
Skip peptides if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, since there's no safety data for either. If you have active cancer or are in cancer treatment, the growth-hormone peptides (Sermorelin, Tesamorelin and the Performance, Metabolic Optimization and Fat Burner blends) aren't for you. If you compete in a drug-tested sport, check before you start: BPC-157 and the growth-hormone-releasing peptides are on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list. If any of that is you, we're glad to talk through other options.
How do the injections work at home?
Most peptides come as a small vial you inject with a tiny insulin-style needle, belly or thigh, taking under a minute. At pickup, Nicole walks you through reconstitution, storage (most live in the fridge), and technique until you're comfortable. Supplies are included.
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